How old was Sophia Loren in La favorita?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. It adds depth to our understanding of a celebrity’s experience. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

While La favorita was being made, Sophia Loren was:

18 years old

Based on our estimate, that was the actual age of the celebrity at the time.

This figure for the age is based on the first day in the release year of La favorita:

January 1, 1953

And the date of birth of Sophia Loren, that is:

September 20, 1934

Because movies often premiere within a year of starting production, Sophia Loren might have been either one year younger or older while filming some scenes.